On this day June 20, 1988, Steve Winwood released his fifth solo album Roll with It. Building on the success of his 1986 album Back in the High Life, this release featured a confident blend of blue eyed soul, rock, and rhythm and blues. The
On this day June 20, 1989, Venice Beach crossover thrash band Excel released their second album The Joke’s on You. This release leaned more into a metal-oriented sound compared to their debut, combining aggressive riffs, punk energy and tight musicianship. The album gained a cult
On this day June 20, 1989, hard rock band Mr. Big released their self titled debut album. Known for their impressive musicianship and melodic hooks, the album introduced the world to the talents of bassist Billy Sheehan, guitarist Paul Gilbert, drummer Pat Torpey, and vocalist
On this day June 20, 1989, Faith No More released their third studio album The Real Thing. This was the first album to feature Mike Patton as lead vocalist, and his arrival marked a turning point for the band’s sound and identity. The Real Thing
On this day June 20, 1981, the song Stars on 45 Medley by Stars on 45 became the number 1 song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from June 20 through June 26. The track was a medley of
On this day June 20, 1987, Head to Toe by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam became the number 1 song in America. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 from June 20 through June 26. The upbeat track blended freestyle, R and B, and pop elements
On this day June 20, 1988, Bobby Brown released his second solo album Don’t Be Cruel. The album would become a massive success, reaching number 1 on the Billboard charts and eventually going seven times platinum in the United States. Don’t Be Cruel marked a
On this day June 20, 1980, The Rolling Stones released their seventeenth studio album Emotional Rescue. The album hit number one on the US Billboard 200 charts and also topped the charts in the UK and Canada. Known for its mix of rock, disco, and
On this day June 20, 1980, The Blues Brothers soundtrack was released to coincide with the film’s theatrical debut. Featuring performances by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi in character as Jake and Elwood Blues, the album also included legendary soul and R and B artists
On this day June 20, 1980, Peter Frampton released the promotional album Rise Up. Originally issued for the South American market, the album featured early versions of songs that would later appear on his 1981 release Breaking All the Rules. Rise Up gave fans a